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Canton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 24,370 at the 2020 census. Canton is part of Greater Boston, about 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Downtown Boston.
The Town of Canton is pleased to announce the launch of Canton Electricity Choice, a type of group electricity buying program from the Town that gives residents and businesses more choice and control over the electricity they buy. Canton joins nearly 170 other Massachusetts communities that have this type of electricity program, including ...
Oct 13, 2022 · A chunk of northern Canton is occupied by a 7,000-acre state park, comprising one of the largest areas of conservation land in Greater Boston. The Blue Hills Reservation covers the namesake range of granite peaks, forming a prominent east-west ridge with astounding views of the Boston skyline, Boston Harbor and a sweep of the South Shore.
Jul 10, 2024 · Canton, town (township), Norfolk county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S., lying just south of Boston along the Neponset River. Settled in 1650, it was known by its Algonquian name, Punkapoag, and was part of Stoughton.
Dec 23, 2014 · Canton. Things to Do in Canton, MA - Canton Attractions. Tours near Canton. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran. 870. On the Water. from. $80. per adult. 2024. Freedom Trail: Small Group Walking Tour of Revolutionary Boston. 1,199. Historical Tours. from. $39. per adult.
Canton, MA. Website: town.canton.ma.us. MBTA: Canton is located about 15 miles southwest of downtown Boston and can be accessed through the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail Line. Canton earned its name in 1797 due to the early belief that Canton, China was on the exact opposite side of the earth.
Welcome to Canton. The Town of Canton has a collective mission to provide quality services, which efficiently and effectively promote, preserve, and protect its resident population, its environment, and its sense of community.
